Diabetes

After a few crazy weeks and several posted questions (thanks everyone for the answers) my son has been diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic. He is six. The doctor told me that his pancreas is still functioning at this point. While we're waiting to see an endrocronologist I was wondering.... at what point would he be given insulin? Will they wait until his pancreas is deystroyed or start him sooner? It just seems that it would be hard to regulate.
Thanks

2007-01-24 11:43:27 · 15 answers · asked by Noz 1

I have been diabetic for 15 years now and have been in good control. I have been thinking about a tattoo for about a year now, are there any complications with being diabetic and getting a tattoo, thats besidesd the obvious of infections and the such.

2007-01-24 10:55:01 · 11 answers · asked by tarheelfreak2350 2

If you have heard of this please let me know what you have heard, read, etc about it

2007-01-24 09:50:45 · 4 answers · asked by sara 1

I also have no family history of the disease. What in the world went wrong!?!?

Everything I read is about losing weight, exercising, eating healthy. I did all of that before I was diagnosed. WTF!?!?

2007-01-24 09:47:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-24 09:27:52 · 13 answers · asked by swhite3084 2

i have tried several diabetic pills but none good so tar, can you suggest any drugs

2007-01-24 06:53:04 · 5 answers · asked by Joe G 1

Particularly experience treating diabetes or kidney failure.

2007-01-24 05:27:32 · 5 answers · asked by Terry 1

that is a lot of insulin wasted at the cost of it I can't afford to do that I take 20 units a day

2007-01-24 04:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by learning 1

2007-01-24 03:17:32 · 9 answers · asked by live, love, laugh often! 3

My friend has diabetes and her blood sugar is higher after weight training/yoga than it was before! Is this possible? I thought the yoga would burn sugar...

2007-01-24 00:05:43 · 12 answers · asked by ags3y7 2

I just found out that I have TYPE 2 diabetes, and I have just started to lose the extra 50lbs that I carry around on me everyday. Do I HAVE to take medication for it, and if so, is there one that DOES not make you gain weight?????? :( Can I just change my diet and it will "fix" itself?

2007-01-23 23:57:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend with type 1 diabetes who just recently went from being vegetarian to vegan.
She dosent take any iron/calcium or any other vitamin tablets.

What kindof risks etc. are there with this?

2007-01-23 20:17:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 16:18:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cholesterol is just a little bit high and I read that a glass of red wine now and then is good to bring up the good cholesterol numbers. I just want like half a glass every other day. Is it okay to drink just a little when taking insulin?

2007-01-23 12:43:52 · 8 answers · asked by Kathie Emmanuelite 3

2007-01-23 12:12:03 · 7 answers · asked by moocow50000 1

I am taking Avandaryl twice a day for my Diabetes and it works great. The major problem is that Avandaryl costs $260 per month, which is expensive. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-23 11:38:11 · 8 answers · asked by sdn90036 6

I was wondering if back pains are also a sign of diabetes...being that everytime I am about to sit down I get this pain usually around the tailbone area, after I sit the pain goes away, and when I'm about to get back up the pain starts again but when I am completely standing it doesn't hurt. I hope this is understandable to read...please give me some feedbacks...thanks.

2007-01-23 11:35:09 · 6 answers · asked by userdefined 3

2007-01-23 11:02:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the most annoying comment you get about diabetes?

2007-01-23 10:53:15 · 15 answers · asked by You Betcha! 6

I heard a commercial for this diabetic supplement on the radio today and was wondering if it brought blood sugar levels down? I looked for it on the internet but couldn't find out anything about it.

2007-01-23 10:41:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 10:40:08 · 4 answers · asked by cwigg 3

my best friend has diabetes she is the best and acts just like every one eles but some times she starts to shake and i no y cuz of her blood sugar but i kinda wanna no how she got it but i dont rele wanna ask her cuz i dont want 2 make her feel any different i do no she wasnt born wit it and shes not over wait cuz shes like the skinnyest person ever so how else could she have gotin it???!?!?!?!

2007-01-23 10:27:59 · 12 answers · asked by Jessica T 1

2007-01-23 10:03:25 · 5 answers · asked by firebirdstevev 3

I remember reading somewhere that there is a site or organization that helps diabetics (and other chronic illness sufferers) get their meds if they fall upon bad times and cannot afford it on their own.
My bf got laid off from his job and is starting to run low on his fast acting insulin, he no longer has insurance or income because of it.
Does ANYONE know the site/organization or what we should do?

He's not going to run out tomorrow or anything but it's low enough that normally we'd be heading to get more today or tomorrow normally.

2007-01-23 10:02:26 · 9 answers · asked by attila 6

I'm diabetic and it's a little harder than normal for me. Just looking for suggestions. I've heard someone say drink drinking raw eggs is a good, quick, easy way. Any other suggetions?

2007-01-23 09:53:32 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 08:41:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

have you got any simple meals my friend can cook?he has just found out he has non dependent insulin diabetic.have you any web sites i can find with help for him.
thanks kev uk

2007-01-23 07:37:36 · 5 answers · asked by kevin m 2

My stepfather has diabetic foot ulcers and has had several toes and part of his foot amputated. The doctors have told him for years that they are just going to have to keep cutting and cutting until there is nothing left of him. I heard that there is a laser treatment that has proven extremely effective in these circumstances...has anyon else heard of it and where can I get more information?

2007-01-23 07:15:26 · 15 answers · asked by IamBatman 4

I have Type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are the symptoms of Cushing's Disease?

2007-01-23 07:15:12 · 5 answers · asked by mucka824 1

2007-01-23 07:08:43 · 2 answers · asked by strawberriesilove 2